Stirling
A genteel village famous for its deciduous trees and autumn colour.
Stirling is the most refined of the Hills villages, draped in exotic deciduous trees that turn brilliant red and gold each autumn. Grand old summer residences hide behind hedges, while the main street offers boutique shops, cafes, a celebrated bookshop and the much-loved Stirling Market. It sits moments from Mount Lofty and the Botanic Garden.
Things to do in Stirling
5 places
Shaw + Smith
$$$Benchmark cool-climate chardonnay and shiraz
One of Australia's most respected cool-climate producers, with a sleek tasting room set among the vines and a reputation for elegant chardonnay and shiraz.
Deviation Road
$$Award-winning traditional-method sparkling
A family winery near Longwood acclaimed for its traditional-method sparkling, with an intimate cellar door tucked into the high Hills.
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
FreeCool-climate gardens that blaze with autumn colour
A spectacular cool-climate botanic garden on the slopes below Mount Lofty, famous for rhododendrons, a tranquil lower lake and dazzling autumn foliage.
Mount Lofty Summit
FreeThe Hills' most famous view over Adelaide
The highest point of the Mount Lofty Ranges, with a panoramic lookout over the Adelaide plains and coast, a visitor centre, cafe and trailheads.
Cleland Wildlife Park
$$Hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas in the bush
An open-range wildlife park on the slopes of Mount Lofty where you can walk among free-roaming kangaroos and emus and (by booking) hold a koala.
Stories from Stirling
Cool-climate wines of the Adelaide Hills
Altitude, mist and cool nights give the Adelaide Hills a signature: taut chardonnay, vibrant sauvignon blanc and world-class traditional-method sparkling. A guide to the region's flagship cellar doors.
June 2026 · 7 min read
Autumn in the Adelaide Hills
For a few golden weeks each year the Hills' exotic deciduous trees turn red and gold. Here's where to find the best autumn colour - and a wine to match.
June 2026 · 5 min read
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Image credits
- Stirling-Main-Street-2012.jpg by Charlie Ma from Adelaide / SA, Australia , CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons